New midwife Emily Seggie describes joining the NHS Lanarkshire team during the pandemic
To mark International Day of the of the Midwife, new midwife Emily Seggie describes joining the NHS Lanarkshire team as a midwife during the pandemic. When people ask me when I knew I wanted become a midwife, I am never sure what to answer. I don’t recall ever...
NHS Louisa Jordan helped radiology department continue vital service
NHS Lanarkshire’s radiology department continued to diagnose and scan thousands of patients over the last few months thanks to the NHS Louisa Jordan. The NHS Louisa Jordan played a crucial role in providing much needed space for the continuation of NHS services during...
Win £149 Itison voucher – May 2021
The latest Pulse competition will see two lucky readers each win an Itison voucher worth £149. Itison is Scotland’s leading online deals and events service which aims to give its members amazing experiences at incredible restaurants, hotels, spas and events...
For she’s a jolly Goodfellow
After almost two decades in Lanarkshire, it’s au revoir Ashley. Ashley Goodfellow is leaving us to pursue a new role with the population health team at NHS Lothian. Having started within NHS Lanarkshire’s health improvement team in 2002, working from a Portakabin at...
Tobacco control team equips local primary schools with fun and friendly second-hand smoke resources
The tobacco control team supplied each primary school in Lanarkshire with Jenny and the Bear resources, aimed at primary one children, to highlight the risk of children’s exposure to second-hand smoke to their parents/carers. This gentle story of a little girl and her...
March 2021 Pulse competition winner
Congratulations go to David Inglis, health improvement senior, Clydesdale locality at Law House, who was the winner of the March Pulse competition. David’s correct entry wins him a £100 digital high street voucher. On winning, David said: “I have entered various...
Care home’s platinum pair reflect on 70 years of love and happiness
A loving couple who moved to an Uddingston care home together at the start of the year have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in style. David (93) and Margaret (89) Hunter, who tied the knot in 1951 at Balornock Chapel, were the centre of attention at Rosepark...
EASY system speeds up staff referral
A slick new referral system has been introduced, enabling managers to refer staff members who are off sick easier and quicker than ever before. EASY is NHS Lanarkshire’s absence management service, which offers support to any member of staff when they are off...
Emma’s walking challenge blog – week 1
Hello walkers! I hope everyone has had a successful week and at least we got the sunshine to help us get out and do the steps! So last week was certainly a challenge! I started a new job and was having to travel all around Scotland for different types of training....
